This entry is going to be such a contrast to last week's Guilt and Anxiety post. After having a fantastic birthday on Saturday I have been rewarded again with the scales clocking in at 89.8kg. I'm finally below that elusive 90kg (200lb) mark!
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| Dressed and ready to party on my 36th birthday |
Saturday started with high anxiety. Noo was gagging to get out of the house and play so was a little terror, running around pulling the place apart just as I was trying to tidy up and organise outfits, etc for the big day ahead. At one stage I snapped, as he continued to pull everything from under his change table out after I repeatedly asked him not to. The poor little thing is only 22 months so doesn't really understand. That didn't stop me shouting at the gorgeous little boy and telling him to get out while I picked him up and then closed the door on him. I was so upset! So was he. I felt so bad about it later. Seeing that little face look up at me while I closed the door broke my heart but I was just so frustrated. Five minutes later, after composing myself, I went back out and said sorry and he gave me a big hug saying sorry too.
I think I have a lot of patience generally and I especially have a lot of patience for Noo, but sometimes I just snap. I just find the best thing is to remove myself from the room (or in this case, remove Noo) and stop and take some deep breaths and remember, he is only a little boy, not even two years old.
It was a really hot and balmy Sydney summer's day. I love warm weather, but not too warm. I just don't like the frizzy hair and melted make up that comes with the heat and humidity. By the time we got to my sister and brother in law's house for lunch, it was just right, and with the French doors open to their back garden, there was a lovely breeze through, making it the perfect place to be.
For my birthday feast, my brother made the most delicious Vietnamese style rice paper rolls with prawn and salad, accompanied by one of his fantastic sauces. I wish I took a photo to show you, before we all demolished them.
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| Asian style baked whole Snapper |
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| Birthday feast - Chinese roast pork and pineapple fried rice |
As requested, my mum made her sumptuous Mangomisu, which is a summery take on the Italian classic, Tiramisu. Absolutely to die for but very rich as it is chock block full of mascapone and thickened cream and sugar and Grand Marnier. So, so good!
As I don't have much restriction I was able to enjoy all three courses, but I had much smaller serves than I would have in the past. I was stoked though not to be too tight. I mean, who would want miss out on all that delicious food?
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| Mum's Mangomisu |
After lunch Noo got out in the back garden to play under the hose with his uncles watching on. He had such a fabulous time.
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| Noo having a ball! |
Once lunch was over, my parents took Noo up the the Blue Mountains with them so I could have a couple of nights off. I missed him so much while he was gone, but was so glad for the sleep.
Once we said our goodbyes, my sister, brother in law and I got ready to go out to meet up with friends for my birthday drinks at a bar in Sydney's inner city. I had such a wonderful night. In fact, it was the best night out I've had in a long time. I felt great, I wasn't uncomfortable physically or mentally, I felt kinda normal! I was by no means the biggest girl in the room, amongst Sydney's beautiful people. I didn't feel self conscious about not drinking or feel that I couldn't get amongst it without having that artificial confidence that alcohol use to give me. That was the reason I started drinking in the first place so I can't tell you how good it was to realise I don't NEED it any more. I am ok as I am!
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| Losing weight off my face |
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| Stoked about my weightloss |
It is just amazing what being down 10kg can do. I just can't imagine what I'll feel like when I get to 80kg or 70kg! After I had such a naughty week of eating, seeing that drop on the scale has given me new motivation to keep going and get to that next weightloss goal of 85kg by Christmas. It felt so good to cross off 90kg. So fantastic! Can you tell I'm ecstatic!
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Before I go, thank you for the supportive comments I got last week when I had my little anxiety attack. Your comments are so appreciated and cherished so thank you!
I hope everyone in blogland has had great weekends. And looking forward to more success this week as we head closer to Christmas.
I hope everyone in blogland has had great weekends. And looking forward to more success this week as we head closer to Christmas.
5 comments:
You've done so well, so glad that you had a wonderful birthday.
Neddy (fab name!) is so cute, we all feel mothers guilt, at least I do, all of the time, try not to beat yourself up about it, you're doing a great job. I think in situations like that removing yourself for a few minutes is by the far the best thing to do.
First of all, HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY! :)
And second, you look FANTABULOUS! Beautiful, in fact. So happy your goals are scooting right along.
Have all the fun you can---and enjoy--you deserve it!! Happy Birthday!!
You look wonderful! Congrats on losing weight over your birthday. Can you imagine doing that pre-band?
Don't worry so much about losing your temper with the little one. It happens to the best of us. It must be especially difficult to be a single mum to an active toddler. There's no one else to entertain him while you tidy up. As he grows, it will get easier because he'll be more independent (and then it will get harder because he's more independent, but that is a different post - lol).
Looking beautiful V!! Glad to hear you had such a good birthday. And I'm really happy you got to enjoy a night out after having a little anxiety over the last time you were supposed to go out. Look how things are changing :) The photos are great, Well done on the 10kg lost.
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